AFM Roundtables updates and program
AFM Roundtables are open-ended discussions that explore specialized topics and timely issues in an intimate setting. Unless noted, Roundtables are open to all AFM participants until full.
Wednesday, November 2
3:00pm – 4:30pm
AFM Orientation
Speaker
Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director, American Film Market
We recommend that producers read How to Work the AFM in advance.
Thursday, November 3
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Hong Kong: The Next Generation of Project Management for Production in Asia
In 2015, Chinese mainland’s box office reached US$6.78 billion, second only to the U.S. To access this giant market, co-production is one of the possible solutions. Hong Kong, with a strong talent pool of professionals and film veterans with full range of professional and industry services, will be your production projects’ strongest support. Renowned film experts and service professionals from Hong Kong will share their stories and secrets of success for managing production in Asia, including Chinese mainland.
Moderator
Fred Wang, Chairman, Salon Films Group
Speakers
Joseph Yeung, Executive Director, HLCG Film Guaranters, Ltd
Maria Lo Orzel, Founder/Producer, Studio Strada
Friday, November 4
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Shoot the Book! LA: French Publishers Present Original Literary Works with Film Adaptation Potential
Five Paris publishing houses – Albin Michel, Belfond, Dargaud, Denoël and Plon – will pitch titles selected by a jury of professionals headed by Howard A. Rodman, President, WGAW and comprised of Bob Bookman, Senior motion picture and television agent, Paradigm, Franklin Leonard, founder of The Black List and Andrea McCall, Senior Vice President, DreamWorks.
The Roundtable will be followed by a wine reception, where audiovisual rights licensors and producers can discuss the day’s events and future contacts.
Moderator
Steven Gaydos, Vice President / Executive Director, Variety
Speakers
Marie Dormann, Director of Subsidiary Rights & Derivatives Editions, Albin Michel
Alexandra Buchman, Rights Director, Belfond
Judith Becqueriaux, Rights Manager, Editions Denoël
Laurent Duvault, Film & TV Rights Manager, Dargaud
Nathalie Carpentier, Audiovisual Rights Manager, Plon
Saturday, November 5
3:00pm – 4:30pm
AFM Orientation
Speaker
Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director, American Film Market
We recommend that producers read How to Work the AFM in advance.
Saturday, November 5
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Making an Impact: How Telling LGBT Stories Can Pay Off
Presented in partnership with Outfest.
Film and TV content featuring LGBT characters has become increasingly visible. LGBT stories simultaneously reflect and affect the culture and historical moment they are produced in. This Roundtable will discuss all the ways LGBT stories pay off, from box office gross and awards recognition, to the role of cultural impact and audience engagement. Our panel of industry executives and filmmakers will reveal how you will benefit by including an LGBT character in your next film.
Moderator
Lucy Mukerjee-Brown, Director of Programming, Outfest
Speakers
J. Todd Harris, Executive Producer, The Kids Are All Right
Cassian Elwes, Independent Producer/Agent, Dallas Buyers Club
Melissa Coghlan, Producer, Below Her Mouth
Tina Mabry, Writer/Director/Producer, Queen Sugar; Mississippi Damned
Sunday, November 6
Networking and refreshments from 10:00am, Roundtable 10:30am – 12:00pm
The Passion of the Film: From Inspiration to Release
Moderator
Barbara Mudge, President & Founder, Worldwide Film Entertainment
Speakers
Rich Peluso, Senior Vice President, AFFIRM Films
Cindy Bond, Founder & President, Mission Pictures
Andrea Nasfell, Screenwriter, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone; Moms’ Night Out
Sunday, November 6
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Asian VOD
What are the revenue models and consumption patterns driving Asian VOD? Are TVOD and SVOD gaining ground in markets previously dominated by AVOD? What kind of content is being acquired by Asian VOD platforms and what kind of deals are being done? Who are the big players? What impact have Netflix and Amazon had since they launched in Asian territories?
Moderator
Liz Shackleton, Asia Editor, Screen International
Speakers
Fabio Lima, CEO, Sofa Digital
Belsasar Lepe, Co-Founder & SVP of Products & Solutions, Ooyala
Monday, November 7
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Distributing and Monetizing Feature Documentaries
Presented in partnership with the International Documentary Association.
Moderator
Kevin Iwashina, Founder & CEO, Preferred Content
Speakers
Alexandra Johnes, Producer, Special Projects
Lesley Chilcott, Director/Producer, Invented By Girls, LLC
Mike Runagall, Managing Director, Altitude Film Sales
Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO Worldwide Distribution, Vision Films
Tuesday, November 8
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Working with the U.S. Guilds
With
Matthew Gamarra, Senior Manager, Special Events & Independent Organizing, DGA
Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director, SAGindie
Kay S. Wolf, Independent Film Executive, Writers Guild of America, West
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Roundtable Location:
Loews Hotel, AFM Studio – 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica AFM Campus Map
Additional Information
Speakers are announced as confirmed on this page.
See Badges & Prices for more information about how to attend the Roundtables.
For Speaking Opportunities: contact Clay Pruitt.
Unless otherwise noted, access to all Roundtables requires a current AFM badge.
